Related parties

The Company has a long-term pharmaceutical distribution agreement with AmerisourceBergen pursuant to which the Company sources branded and generic pharmaceutical products from AmerisourceBergen principally for its U.S. operations.

Related party transactions (in millions):



	Three months ended
	November 30, 2017		November 30, 2016
Purchases, net	$	11,604	$	10,636



	November 30, 2017		August 31, 2017
Trade accounts payable, net	$	4,818	$	4,384

Additionally, AmerisourceBergen receives sourcing services for generic pharmaceutical products.